Pray for me

[Marian]

Total dolt when it comes to spannering, but I am just about to "attempt" to change the battery on my Cerb, all tips will be greatly appreciated.

I have a booster pack, should I connect this to the terminals to stop all alarm nonsense happening?

Is it easy enough to take off and refit the airbox? What tools will I require?

Anyone want to come and do it for me Lol?

[high52kojak]

Its easy, 5mm allen key for airboxes, 4mm allen for top engine cover. Maybe a 17mm socket on extention for battery securing bolt, 13mm spanner for terminal clamps.
Make sure the alarm is off when you disconnect and as soon as you reconnect the new one give the key fob a good press just to re-tune it/stop alarm going off. Keep the fob in your pocket else you'll piss the whole street off with a screaming alarm as you run around looking for it.

[skoff]

Just done the same to give my flat battery a good charge...

Only tip is to try not to get annoyed or you will end up dropping one of the bolts into the engine bay

Oh, and don't leave anything in the car that you need with the doors and windows shut when you remove the battery.

10 minute job that takes 45 minutes

[FUBAR]

Tom, Ive done it. Trust me, if I can do it, ANYONE can

[Marian]

FUBAR said:

Tom, Ive done it. Trust me, if I can do it, ANYONE can

That's really putting pressure on me now

Pleased to report it's all done, it appears I was panicking for nowt.

As an aside though my clutch pedal has nil resistance and I can't select gear

[NeilH]

Wow, You were not kidding about lack of spanner skills ..

Changing the battery has now resulted in no clutch Did you go through the gearbox from underneath to the change the battery

You will be in our prayers tonight ....

[Marian]

NeilH said:

Wow, You were not kidding about lack of spanner skills ..

Changing the battery has now resulted in no clutch Did you go through the gearbox from underneath to the change the battery

You will be in our prayers tonight ....

Are you saying I wasn't meant to go through the gearbox to access the battery

Will be attempting to check the master cylinder tomorrow

[NeilH]

Well going through the Gearbox is not the normal recommended route - but hey, you changed your battery, so whatever works for you

Checking the clutch cylinder .. MMmmmm Will you be going through the boot to tackle this one

[Marian]

NeilH said:

Well going through the Gearbox is not the normal recommended route - but hey, you changed your battery, so whatever works for you

Checking the clutch cylinder .. MMmmmm Will you be going through the boot to tackle this one

It is in the boot though isn't it

[NeilH]

What do I know - I've only just learnt that there is a HOT and a COLD air vent in the footwell ..... somewhere apparently (On another thread)

[Marian]

NeilH said:

What do I know - I've only just learnt that there is a HOT and a COLD air vent in the footwell ..... somewhere apparently (On another thread)

You mean it has a heater

[Marian]

Marian said:

Will be attempting to check the master cylinder tomorrow

Too hungover to attempt this yesterday So today's the day

Do I use Dot4 or Dot5.1?

Any tips again would be greatly appreciated.

[G20RG B]

Marian said:

Marian said:

Will be attempting to check the master cylinder tomorrow

Too hungover to attempt this yesterday So today's the day

Do I use Dot4 or Dot5.1?

Any tips again would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Tom ,

Im sure it's Dot 5.1 but dont take any advice from me!!! wait until someone confirms it I,m a couple of grades below you when it comes to the spanners!!

Im due to change the rear droplinks on mine but haven't managed to find the time yet... or plucked up the courage..good luck with the clutch..

George

[JensenA]

DOT 4 is the standard.

[Marian]

So is it a matter of cutting away the silicone to gain access to the reservoir, topping up with fluid, opening the bleed nipple,depressing clutch pedal,closing bleed nipple, foot off clutch pedal and repeat until resistance is back in pedal?

[JensenA]

Marian said:

So is it a matter of cutting away the silicone to gain access to the reservoir, topping up with fluid, opening the bleed nipple,depressing clutch pedal,closing bleed nipple, foot off clutch pedal and repeat until resistance is back in pedal?

Yes - a lot easier for someone to press the pedal while you do the 'Bleeding'.

And just in case yo dont know how to do it

1.Cut away Silicone
2.Undo 2 self tappers and remove cover
3.Top up fluid
4.Loosen off nipple
5.Plastic Tube over the nipple into a jar of clean fluid.
6.Someone presses the clutch in whilst you loosen the bleed nipple - keep the pedal down while you tighten it.
7.Check fluid and top up if neccassary.
8.Keep repeating 6 and 7 until no air in the tube, and/or the fluid is nice and clean.


PS - A lot easier, and a single man job, if you spend £20 on an Eazi bleed system from Halfords.

[Marian]

JensenA said:

Marian said:

So is it a matter of cutting away the silicone to gain access to the reservoir, topping up with fluid, opening the bleed nipple,depressing clutch pedal,closing bleed nipple, foot off clutch pedal and repeat until resistance is back in pedal?

Yes - a lot easier for someone to press the pedal while you do the 'Bleeding'.

And just in case yo dont know how to do it

1.Cut away Silicone
2.Undo 2 self tappers and remove cover
3.Top up fluid
4.Loosen off nipple
5.Plastic Tube over the nipple into a jar of clean fluid.
6.Someone presses the clutch in whilst you loosen the bleed nipple - keep the pedal down while you tighten it.
7.Check fluid and top up if neccassary.
8.Keep repeating 6 and 7 until no air in the tube, and/or the fluid is nice and clean.


PS - A lot easier, and a single man job, if you spend £20 on an Eazi bleed system from Halfords.

You are a star Alan many thanks Off to Halfords now,(although I shall no doubtfk it up

[bigjonboy]

i just topped up fluid, deppressed the clutch a few times and got clutch resistance back and able to change gear

[Tanguero]

bigjonboy said:

i just topped up fluid, deppressed the clutch a few times and got clutch resistance back and able to change gear

Thereby compressing whatever air was in the system into the fluid. That air will gradualy come back out of the the fluid and give you a spongy pedal again when it sits for a while. You really need to bleed it properly, flushing enough fluid through that it is fresh fluid in the system.

[Marian]

Nightmare, as the bloody bleed nipple won't slacken off, so I have thrown all my toys out of the pram at an alarming rate of knots and have given up................................now where did I put that bottle of Vodka